Sacral Agenesis occurs when either part or all of the sacrum (the bone at the base of the spinal column) is missing. It affects around one in 25,000 live births in the US. Its UK prevalence is unclear ...

Bonsai had Sacral Agenesis (Caudal Regression), a disease only found in humans. He was born with half a spine, no pelvis, and immobile hind legs. No one expected Bonsai the bulldog, who was born with ...

PHILO – Initially, a lot of people think that 14-year-old Austin Starcher, a freshman at Philo High School, has spina bifida. That's one of the most common misconceptions he hears from others. But ...

A mother of two who was born with a rare disorder which causes abnormalities in the spine, has found an unconventional way of getting around, she travels by skateboard. Rosemary Siggins, who is just ...

Partial absence of the sacrum is a rare congenital defect, which also occurs as an autosomal-dominant trait; association with anterior meningocoele, presacral teratoma and anorectal abnormalities ...

MANKATO, Minn. — Don’t you dare feel sorry for her. She doesn’t need your pity, doesn’t want it. In fact, before you think anything of Madison Harbarth, introduce yourself to the 6-year-old from ...

— -- This Story Was Originally Broadcast June 4, 2004. Doug Forbis is accustomed to questions about his appearance. He handles them with aplomb, especially if they come from children. "The adults ...

Bonsai the English bulldog will melt your heart. He was born in April with multiple rare deformities - half a spine, no pelvis and tiny hind legs. His owners gave him to Friends of Emma a Texas rescue ...

PHILO – Fifteen-year-old Austin Starcher has used borrowed, rented and even purchased wheelchairs from a local resident on Craigslist to help him get around. The wheelchairs were bulky, big and ...